Arts & Leisure

Old York Garden Club presents "16 Sundays in the Garden"

This summer, join the Old York Garden Club for "16 Sundays in the Garden," a unique local garden tour inspired by the version popular throughout England.

Inspired by the power of drama: musical tells the life story of Jesus

Getting goose bumps from head toe while watching The Sound of Music was one of the things that inspired Rita Leroux to create a musical about the life of Jesus.

First Parish Mission Trip Auction, supper are this Saturday

The First Parish Church will hold its Annual Service Auction and Chowderfest this Saturday, March 24, beginning at 5 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall adjacent to the church.

The Music Scene...

This week's happenings

Ongoing

Wells-Ogunquit Adult Community Education presents Amelia Earhart

To celebrate Women's History Month, historic re-enactor Jessa Piaia will present a one-woman interpretation of pioneer aviatrix Amelia Earhart entitled "Meet Amelia Earhart (1897-1937): First Lady of the Air."

Old York Garden Club still growing after 75 years

The Old York Garden celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2007

Old York chooses Mayfair as 18th Decorator Show House

Back in October, a grand home, located only a short walk's distance from Harbor Beach, was sold at an on-site estate auction for a total of just over $1 million.

Art Attack: New student exhibit pulls in a crowd

The opening of Third Annual York Public Library Student Art Show drew what might have been one of the largest turnouts ever at the library's opening reception on Friday, Feb. 2.

Captivating images of privileged early Americans through the eyes of John Brewster (1766-1854)

Pictured on the soft-cover catalogue accompanying the exhibition, "The World of John Brewster, Jr.," currently at the Portland Museum of Art, is a full-length portrait of an unidentified little girl.

Sisterhood - in literature and beyond - is powerful

2007 marks the 20th anniversary of the establishment of National Women's History Month. Originally begun as a commemorative week in California, the event has expanded over the years in much the same way that our awareness of the contributions of women has expanded.


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